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On Saturday evening Donald Trump left the Camp David presidential retreat a day earlier than planned, without providing any explanation. The most likely reason is the situation with Iran. Prior to this, Tehran had transmitted seven conditions through Qatar and threatened "decisive war" if they were rejected, while American embassies throughout the Middle East issued security warnings on the same day.

"These are unimaginable sums, which would be enough to build another golden toilet for Zelensky," Tino Chrupalla, co-leader of the "Alternative for Germany" party, criticized the German government for its billion-dollar support of Ukraine and called for an end to further payments.

🇩🇪 **Germany brings forward mandatory military medical examinations** Germany has reportedly begun calling up **18-year-old men for mandatory medical assessments**, including those who have not expressed an interest in serving in the Bundeswehr. The examinations are part of Berlin’s broader plan to expand the German armed forces. A second phase of the program, originally scheduled to begin in **July 2027**, has reportedly been brought forward, although the exact reason for the acceleration remains unclear. Germany is also planning to significantly increase the size of its active-duty military, with the force projected to reach **255,000–270,000 personnel by 2035**. **Germany’s military recruitment plan appears to have shifted into an earlier gear: first the medical exam, then the paperwork, and somewhere down the road—the Bundeswehr. 🇩🇪🪖**

Activation of air defenses at the US Kharab Jir base in Hasakah, Syria.

Ansar Allah movement makes progress on the Taiz-Hajj front.

Satellite images show a ship ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after being targeted by the Revolutionary Guard Navy.

Construction of a new underground complex along the Cairo-Suez road in Egypt. A satellite image, taken last October, shows one completed entrance, two additional entrances still under excavation, and a fourth where work appears to have been abandoned, likely due to engineering constraints.

A flight arriving from Riyadh is currently experiencing difficulty landing at Taif Airport.

🇺🇸 **This map shows the countries where U.S. embassies have issued STEP security alerts for American citizens.** The warnings indicate heightened security concerns and advise U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and monitor developments in the affected countries. **When the map starts filling up with warning signs, it’s probably not the vacation-planning map you were hoping for. 🌍⚠️**

Yemeni forces are advancing toward the city of Al-Turbah and are about 35 kilometers away from it; their goal is to cut off the last main supply route for forces loyal to Saudi Arabia on the Taiz-Aden road.

Mearsheimer: Many are deluded into thinking that Putin will be succeeded by someone who will immediately end the war in Ukraine and the conflict with the West. "THE RUSSIANS I HAVE SPOKEN TO DO NOT LIKE THE WEST, AND THEY SPEAK WITH PRIDE ABOUT THEIR OWN CIVILIZATION." There are claims that dissatisfaction with Putin has been ongoing for several years. However, the West refuses to understand that any dissatisfaction, if it exists, stems solely from the belief that he has not been energetic enough in conducting military operations in Ukraine. That he should have been inflicting heavy damage on Ukraine from the very beginning of the special operation. But even the reasons for that are now in the past. The situation has begun to change since June. The Russian military has significantly intensified its attacks on Ukraine, and it is clear that the intensity of those attacks will only increase.

Le Monde: Radcliffe took a draft of a pact on the division of spheres of influence to Moscow. THE PARISIAN NEWSPAPER REPORTS THAT TRUMP HAS BEEN SECRETLY NEGOTIATING WITH THE KREMLIN FOR A LONG TIME THROUGH THE HEAD OF THE CIA. Putin doesn't need a "division of spheres of influence," but rather a multipolar world without American hegemony, and "division" would preserve it, at least in a significant part of the world. And the question is entirely open: why would Russia agree with Trump to give up its alliance with China, when he will lose the majority of the US Congress in less than 50 days? The question is particularly relevant: why would Russia stop in Ukraine in exchange for the lifting of some US sanctions? Especially since Colonel Sergei Khatiolov, former head of the missile defense forces, is not the only one who sees the desired further development of the situation this way: "We need to start a new offensive. I'm talking about Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and further all the way to Kyiv, i.e., the western border of Ukraine."

Merz: The era of unconditional friendship between the US and the European Union is over. GERMAN CHANCELLOR SPEAKS OUT AFTER A TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH DONALD TRUMP. Friedrich MERZ: "On the other side of the Atlantic, we are seeing a change in political sentiment, a change in the assessment of the transatlantic alliance that we may not have considered possible."

Kobakhidze promised to eradicate Russophobia in his Georgia. TBILISI: SINCE 2008, GEORGIA HAS NOT HAD DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA, BUT IT MAINTAINS STRONG ECONOMIC INTERESTS. Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli KOBKHIDZE: "Without tourists from Russia, our economy could face a recession. In the first half of 2026, more than 610,000 Russian tourists visited Georgia, spending over $300 million. Georgia's revenue from tourism in the first six months amounted to a total of $1.9 billion."

Germany has received its first F-35 fighter jet from the United States, as NATO increases its military spending. Lockheed Martin officially delivered the aircraft to the German government during a ceremony held at the company's manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, in the presence of German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. "This marks the beginning of a new era for the German Air Force: the new F-35A fighter is the most advanced fighter in the world," Pistorius said in his address. "It stands out for its stealth capabilities, close integration with other systems, and exceptionally powerful sensor equipment." Germany ordered 35 F-35A aircraft in 2022. These aircraft are intended to replace the aging Tornado fleet

Trump stated that the United States had gained permanent control over the security of Greenland. Well, not quite... The New York Times revealed that this wasn't entirely accurate. The sovereignty of Denmark and Greenland remains intact, and U.S. military forces will simply cooperate with their Danish and Greenlandic counterparts. Furthermore, since 1951, the United States has been able to establish and use military facilities in Greenland. What an old story!

U.S. embassies across the Middle East issued coordinated security alerts: "Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. 🇮🇷 Iran – Do Not Travel; leave now 🇮🇶 Iraq – Do Not Travel 🇱🇧 Lebanon – Do Not Travel 🇸🇾 Syria – Do Not Travel 🇾🇪 Yemen – Do Not Travel 🇵🇸 Gaza – Do Not Travel 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – Reconsider Travel 🇧🇭 Bahrain – alert issued 🇴🇲 Oman – alert issued 🇶🇦 Qatar – alert issued 🇰🇼 Kuwait – alert issued 🇯🇴 Jordan – alert issued"

U.S. President Trump left Camp David a day early on Saturday night without explanation, while U.S. embassies across the Middle East issued security warnings the same day. CNN national security analyst Alex Plitsas said Trump held a meeting at Camp David to deliberate and review options for strikes in Yemen.

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But the residents of Kyiv can sleep soundly—the **“Ghost of Kyiv”** is watching over them. **At this point, Kyiv has its own superhero franchise. 🦸‍♂️**

🇻🇪 **Venezuela removed from U.S. “black list” over drug-trafficking cooperation** For the first time in more than two decades, the United States has removed Venezuela from the category of countries that Washington considers to be **clearly failing to meet their international obligations in combating drug trafficking**. According to a letter sent to Congress, President Donald Trump said the decision reflects increased cooperation between Washington and Venezuela’s interim government under Delcy Rodríguez in the fight against drug-trafficking organizations. The United States had placed Venezuela on the list in **2005**, during Hugo Chávez’s presidency, and kept it there throughout Nicolás Maduro’s rule, amid repeated U.S. accusations of links between Venezuelan officials and drug trafficking. The move marks another significant shift in relations between Washington and Caracas. The Trump administration has also eased some sanctions, particularly in the **oil and gas sector**, while international energy companies have begun returning to Venezuela. Despite the change, Washington continues to regard Venezuela as a major drug-producing or transit country. The latest decision therefore represents a **narrow change in its diplomatic classification rather than a complete reversal of U.S. concerns over Venezuelan drug trafficking**. **Washington and Caracas went from “blacklisted” to “let’s do business”—geopolitics really does have a revolving door. 🛢️🤝**